How Does Blood Clot?
Overview Blood clotting, also called blood coagulation, occurs in reaction to a wound to halt the flow of blood. This happens so that blood loss will stop and also so that the wound will be closed and no bacteria or…
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What Effects Can Alcohol & Caffeine Have on Hydration in the Body?
April 16, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
The dehydrating effects of caffeine and alcohol have commonly been advanced by a myriad of authorities, including Harvard Medical School and Vanderbilt University. But recent studies call in question whether drinks containing caffeine decrease hydration like alcohol does. The effects…
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Best Methods for Clipping Fingernails
Clipping nails attract many opinions from different types of people. Where ever these opinions originate, there is only few methods that can safely be adopted by a person in clipping his or her nails. The basic idea of adhering to…
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Break up of a Long Term Relationship
Have you ever been in a destructive relationship? I hope not. Unfortunately I was in that kind of relationship. I think that partners should be for each other all the time, be happy for the success of another person and…
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How the Media changes our Perception of Beauty
April 16, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
Throughout the ages, the media has played its hand against our perception of what is beautiful. From the renaissance era on graphic images depicting the fairest maidens of the land, to today’s magazine 2-page cosmetic advertisement spread. These images were…
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Is Real Beauty on the outside or the Inside – Inside
April 16, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
Real beauty lies inside a person and not outside. People say beauty is something which is tangible and which can be seen. Person who is beautiful from outside may not necessarily be beautiful from the heart, but one who has…
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How to use Audiclean Ear Wax Cleanser
It’s a fact of nature. Ears are meant to produce ear wax; it’s their way of making sure that the inner ear is kept clean. A build up of wax can lead to problems, including build-up and difficulty hearing. But,…
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Nearsighted Symptoms
Nearsightedness, or myopia, is a common eye condition that affects roughly one-third of the population, according to the American Optometric Association. Characterized by difficulty seeing objects that are far away, nearsightedness is believed to be hereditary. Though symptoms of nearsightedness…
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Why Women want to be Skinny
April 16, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
The word ‘skinny’ has become as distorted in the last twenty years as the body of an anorexic teenager. Today the word skinny is connected to an unhealthy weight and the image of skin and bone. But who’s to blame?…
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Reduce Tired Eyes
April 16, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
With more and more people working on computers these days, tired, dry eyes are a common problem. And whilst it may not seem like a big deal, tired eyes can have a very negative impact on our work. But there…
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How the Media changes our Perception of Beauty
April 16, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
The media has a considerable amount of influence over what is predominantly perceived to be beautiful in our society. A certain type of ‘look’ seems to be favoured by all different sections of the media, from highbrow television shows to…
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How to look your best after 50
April 16, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
Many people in their 50s (and sometimes younger) stop paying attention to their appearance because they feel they have more pressing things to do with their time and money than try to look “young.” But looking good isn’t about looking…
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The Complexities of the Mother Daughter Relationship
I knew that I always had a special relationship with my mom- not just because I we are both persistent, or because of our similar personalities, despite noticeable differences that we have being a few decades apart. What bonded us…
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The Best Exercises to Build Gluteal Muscles
Your butt, correctly called your gluteus maximus but sometimes called gluteals or glutes, is the muscle primarily responsible for extending your legs backward. Your gluteals are the largest and strongest muscle in your body and are very important for sports…
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Definition of a Sauna
April 16, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview In a sauna, you are likely to encounter air temperatures of about 200 degrees F. First you will get dry heat emanating from a wood stove, according to author and physician Dr. Andrew Weil, then–if it is a traditional…
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Tips for Men on being Rejected by Women
CHALLENGING MEN ARE SEXY Women, for some unknown reason, are attracted to guys who don’t give a damn, guys who don’t call, and guys who don’t try. This is precisely the guy whom women will be flurrying around in a…
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Football Cleats Vs. Soccer Cleats
April 16, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview If you were thinking of using your soccer cleats to play football this year, or vice versa, you should think again. While their purpose is the same, some distinct differences between the two types can greatly affect your ability…
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The Complexities of the Mother Daughter Relationship
I am often in awe that I have a daughter. It seems strange that I am mature enough, capable enough, blessed enough. Having a son is easier to comprehend. A boy is simple and honest. He will grow into a…
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How to Treat Acid Reflux in Babies
Overview The medical terminology for when a baby spits up is gastroesophageal reflux (GER). Despite its scary-sounding name, reflux is common in most babies until they begin eating solid food. Although the lower esophageal sphincter is supposed to open and…
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The Process of Conception
Female Role Conception occurs when a man’s sperm fertilizes a woman’s egg. Preparations for pregnancy actually begin in a woman’s body about two weeks before conception occurs. After a woman’s menstrual period ends, levels of the female hormone estrogen begin…
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Degree Ultra Clear Deodorant Review
A little sticker on the back of Degree’s UltraClear for women product proudly boasts that it is “Little Black Dress Approved,” meaning that it won’t show under arms or rub off on clothing. It also claims that it includes a…
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Design your own Prom Dress
April 16, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
The prom is coming up in a few months and you want to have a great dress, but not just any everyday mass produced, off-the-rack-easily-purchased-at-the-local-mall dress. Prom is a special occasion, a sort of rite of passage into the next…
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Aromatherapy Techniques
The University of Maryland Medical Center (UMM) says essential oils have been used for therapeutic reasons for the past 6,000 years, but according to a June 2000 article in The British Journal of General Practice, the actual concept of aromatherapy…
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How to Prevent Ingrown Hairs
There is nothing more uncomfortable than an ingrown hair. An ingrown hair will often look like a spot or pimple, but be itchy and sometimes even painful if it has become infected. Regardless of whereabouts on your body an ingrown…
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Great Ways to get out of a Relationship
It would seem to be a contradiction in terms to suggest there are “great ways” to get out of a relationship, as ending a relationship is often traumatic and painful. Finding ways to break the cord though, could be easier…
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Running Tips to Lose Weight
April 16, 2015 Weight Management
Running is an effective calorie burner, which makes it a good choice for weight loss. While heading outside for a 30-minute jog is one effective way to lose weight, switching up your running routine keeps workouts interesting and allows you…
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Things a Father should do with his Daughter during her Growing up Years
There is nothing stronger than the love between a father and a daughter,from the time she is born until that day comes she is moving out on her own. A father should cherish every moment spent with his daughter for…
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Media and Beauty
April 16, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
The average person sees up to eight thousand advertisements each and everyday. From television ads to city billboards, media all around us changes our individual perceptions of beauty. From the way we dress to the weight that we must be…
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The Fate of Broken Hearts
Broken hearts hurt. But then they’re done. And eventually someone so beyond perfect fills the void that seemed so huge at the time… And suddenly you’re heart feels like exploding because there is barely enough room to contain the feelings…
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How to Write a Breakup Letter
The best way to break up with another is to do it in person, but sometimes a need for expressing your reasons and emotions is much easier in a letter. Usually a teenager or possibly those that are in an…
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Natural Ways to Treat GERD
April 16, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
GERD, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, results in heartburn or acid reflux symptoms at least two times a week for sufferers. The lower esophageal sphincter, a muscle in the esophagus, weakens and allows stomach acid to back up and…
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